I love cooking with portobello mushrooms! When prepared well, they almost taste meaty and can easily become the center of a meal. They are easier to find than other types of mushrooms, like Enoki mushrooms. Portobello mushrooms are one of the most commonly and widely eaten mushrooms in the world.
While you can use this ingredient for all sorts of recipes like soups, pasta dishes or stir fries, this mushroom is hearty and large enough to hold up to high heat cooking and can be prepared almost like a steak. Which is exactly what this portobello mushroom recipe is all about.
Related: Next up, try Portobello mushroom burgers or these stuffed mushrooms with baby portobellos.
Ingredients
- Portobello mushrooms
- Balsamic vinegar
- Soy sauce
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Butter
Directions
First, remove the stem and any woody or hard bits from the bottom of the mushrooms. Then gently wash them under running water, removing any dirt or soil. Pat dry. Place the cleaned mushrooms in a shallow dish.
In a small measuring cup, combine the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, chopped rosemary and thyme. Pour this mixture over the mushrooms and allow to soak for 5-6 minutes on each side.
In a large enough sauce pan or skillet to fit the mushrooms, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook the mushrooms for 3-4 minutes on each side. Drizzle the remaining sauce from the pan over the mushrooms during the last couple minutes of cooking.
Serving Suggestions
- Baked Sweet Potato Fries
- Baked French Fries
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
- Air Fryer French Fries
- Baked Potatoes
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
- Roasted Cauliflower
- Risotto Primavera
- Baked Risotto
More Mushroom Recipes
- Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Enoki Mushrooms
- Chanterelle Mushrooms
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Mushroom Burgers
- Dumpling Soup
Frequently Asked Questions
Are portobello mushrooms good or bad for you?
Good for you. Portobello mushrooms are low in calories and high in nutrients, making them a positive food to consume often if you enjoy them.
What are the dark side of portobello mushrooms?
The bottom part of portobello mushrooms are called gills or mycology. They are used by mushrooms for spore dispersal, so they are important to the plant and safe to eat for humans.
Is it OK to eat a whole portobello mushroom?
Yes, all parts of a portobello mushroom are safe to eat. Most recipes will encourage removing the stems, as they can be very chewy, but they are safe to eat.
Portobello Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 4 portobello mushrooms
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons rosemary
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
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First, remove the stem and any woody or hard bits from the bottom of the mushrooms.
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Then gently wash them under running water, removing any dirt or soil. Pat dry.
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Place the cleaned mushrooms in a shallow dish.
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In a small measuring cup, combine the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, chopped rosemary and thyme.
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Pour this mixture over the mushrooms and allow to soak for 5-6 minutes on each side.
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In a large enough sauce pan or skillet to fit the mushrooms, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Cook the mushrooms for 3-4 minutes on each side. Drizzle the remaining sauce from the pan over the mushrooms during the last couple minutes of cooking.